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Portland School District 1j

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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P.O. Box 3107
Portland, OR 97208
Multnomah County
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PH: (503) 916-2000

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 43,934 students
  • 96 schools

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 OAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.

Writing
 55% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.

Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 72% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Writing
 61% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.

Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 64% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2007.

Writing
 54% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2007.

Source: OR Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing.
  • The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1820
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic57%72%
Black, not Hispanic16%3%
Hispanic13%15%
Asian/Pacific Islander11%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%2%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program47%42%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,495$10,852
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%58%
Student and staff support14%6%
Administration13%15%
Other expenditures14%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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